Description
Host, Dr. James Dahle, is a practicing emergency physician and founder of the White Coat Investor Blog. Like the blog, the White Coat Investor Podcast, is dedicated to educating medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals about personal finance and building wealth, so they can ultimately be their own financial advisor—or, at least know enough to not get ripped off by a financial advisor! We tackle the hard topics like the best ways to pay off student loans, how to create your own personal financial plan, retirement planning, how to save money, investing in real estate, side hustles, and how everyone can be a millionaire by living WCI principles. Learn more at http://whitecoatinvestor.com/
Episodes
- 2026 / 9 / 14MtoM #292: From $8 Million to $20 Million Net Worth in Four YearsHow does a practicing OB-GYN go from $8 million to over $20 million in net worth in just four years? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, Allen returns four years after his first appearance on the...
- 2026 / 9 / 10WCI #488: Is Whole Life Insurance Ever a Good Idea?Is whole life insurance ever actually the right choice for you? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle breaks down how whole life insurance works, why it costs significantly more than term life insurance, and why...
- 2026 / 9 / 7MtoM #291: Surgeons Raise $1.6 Million for a Healthcare AI StartupHow do two orthopedic surgeons with no formal business training raise over $1 million to build a healthcare technology startup? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, Todd and Justin, orthopedic surgeons...
- 2026 / 9 / 3WCI #487: Why Self-Care Advice Doesn't Fix Physician BurnoutWhat does it actually take to recover from burnout, beyond the standard advice to practice more self-care? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle talks with emergency physician, executive coach, and author Dr. Rob...
- 2026 / 8 / 31MtoM #290: This Fellow Reached $600K Net Worth Before Finishing TrainingHow does a fellow with no attending paycheck yet, and a spouse working as a teacher, build a $600,000 net worth before finishing training? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, Matthew, a newly minted...
- 2026 / 8 / 27WCI #486: What Doctors Need to Know About 529 PlansHow much should you save in a 529 plan, and what happens if you save too much? In this episode of The White Coat Investor Podcast, Dr. Jim Dahle answers listener questions about 529 college savings plans,...
- 2026 / 8 / 24MtoM #289: $10 Million Net Worth as a PharmacistCan a pharmacist build a $10 million net worth without an extraordinary income? In this episode of the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, Dr. Jim Dahle talks with a retired pharmacist who spent four decades...
- 2026 / 8 / 20WCI #485: What to Do If You Are Behind on Retirement SavingsIs it actually too late to catch up if you did not start investing seriously until later in your career? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle answers a listener's honest question about starting late and wanting to...
- 2026 / 8 / 17MtoM #288: $20 Million Net Worth on an OB-GYN SalaryHow does an OB-GYN earning a fairly typical physician income build a net worth of more than $20 million? In this episode of the Milestones to Millionaire Podcast, Dr. Jim Dahle talks with Carlos, an OB-GYN...
- 2026 / 8 / 13WCI #484: Stop Over-Optimizing Your Finances: What Actually Moves the NeedleAre you spending your time, energy, and attention on financial optimizations that barely move the needle? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle and Tyler Scott, President of Planning at White Coat Planning, work...
- 2026 / 8 / 10MtoM #287: $405K Student Loans Paid Off in 20 MonthsHow does a physician couple pay off $405,000 in student loans in less than two years, while one of them is still in residency? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, Joe, an anesthesiologist, and Mary...
- 2026 / 8 / 6WCI #483: Should You Help Your Child Buy a Home?What changed for medical and dental students now that federal student loan borrowing has a hard cap, and what should you do if you're already deep into school? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle breaks down the...
- 2026 / 8 / 3MtoM #286: How This OB/GYN Paid Off $200K in Student Loans in 4 YearsWhat does it actually take to get $200,000 in medical school loans forgiven through a state program most doctors have never heard of? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, Rachel, a generalist OBGYN in...
- 2026 / 7 / 30WCI #482: What Doctors Need to Know About Home and Auto InsuranceHow do you know if your home and auto insurance actually covers what you think it does, and whether you're paying too much for it? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle talks with Jeff Wingate, president of Rate...
- 2026 / 7 / 27MtoM #285: This Orthopedic Fellow Reached a $0 Net Worth Before Becoming an AttendingHow do you finish medical training with $300,000 in student loans and still reach a net worth of zero before your first attending paycheck? In this episode of Milestones to Millionaire, an orthopedic surgery...
- 2026 / 7 / 23WCI #481: Is a Physician Partnership Track Actually Worth It?Should physicians take partnership track jobs, and how do these opportunities actually work? In this episode of The White Coat Investor Podcast, we break down how physician partnership track jobs are...
- 2026 / 7 / 20MtoM #284: How This Doctor Paid Off $313K in Student Loans in One YearHow do you pay off $313,000 in medical school student loans just one year after residency? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, Jake shares how he and his wife eliminated more than $300,000 in student...
- 2026 / 7 / 16WCI #480: This Doctor Takes 3-5 Months Off Work Every Year. Here's How.How could a busy physician take their family abroad for months at a time without sacrificing their career, their children's education, or their financial future? In this episode, Dr. Jim Dahle talks with...
- 2026 / 7 / 13MtoM #283: How This Doctor Became a Millionaire at 38How does a physician become a millionaire by age 38? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who recently reached $1 million in net worth at a relatively young age, while also...
- 2026 / 7 / 9WCI #479: How to Access Retirement Money Before Age 59.5Can you access retirement money before age 59.5 without penalty? In this episode of The White Coat Investor Podcast, we discuss the Rule of 55 retirement strategy and how it may allow certain investors to...
- 2026 / 7 / 6MtoM #282: How a Health Scare Changed This Doctor's View on MoneyWhat is the real purpose of building wealth? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we meet a physician who reached $1 million in investable assets, but a serious health scare involving his wife changed...
- 2026 / 7 / 2WCI #478: How Doctors Can Give More and Pay Less in TaxesHow can physicians maximize charitable giving while reducing their tax burden? In this episode of The White Coat Investor Podcast, Dr. Matt Moore joins us to discuss charitable trusts, recent changes...
- 2026 / 6 / 29MtoM #281: What This Doctor Did with a Surprise InheritanceWhat should you do when a large amount of money suddenly enters your life? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who received an unexpected inheritance and had to make important...
- 2026 / 6 / 25WCI #477: How Doctors Beat Corporate MedicineWhat happens when a physician-owned practice takes on corporate medicine? In this episode of The White Coat Investor Podcast, we discuss how a group of emergency physicians successfully fought to preserve...
- 2026 / 6 / 22MtoM #280: How a Millionaire Doctor Changed SpecialtiesWhat happens when financial success gives you the freedom to rethink your career? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we meet a physician who reached millionaire status and then made an unexpected...
- 2026 / 6 / 18WCI #476: Factor Investing: Should You Tilt Your Portfolio?Should investors stick with traditional index funds, or does factor investing deserve a place in a portfolio? In this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we interview Jeromey Thornton from Avantis...
- 2026 / 6 / 15MtoM #279: The Financial Decisions That Built a Millionaire DoctorHow quickly can a physician build wealth after training? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we meet a doctor who became a millionaire just four years after completing training while also paying off...
- 2026 / 6 / 11WCI #475: Do Physicians Need a Family Office?What is a family office, and do physicians actually need one? In this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we speak with Josh Kanter about the concept of family offices, the story of Burton W. Kanter,...
- 2026 / 6 / 8MtoM #278: This Doctor's Investment Gains Beat His ContributionsWhat happens when your investment growth starts exceeding the amount you are contributing each year? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who reached an important investing...
- 2026 / 6 / 4WCI #474: Choosing the Right Investment AccountsHow should physicians think about choosing the right investment accounts? In this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we discuss several common account and investing questions, including Roth versus...
- 2026 / 6 / 1MtoM #277: Graduating Residency with a $200K Net WorthWhat does strong financial progress during residency actually look like? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who is graduating residency with a $200K net worth and discuss the...
- 2026 / 5 / 28WCI #473: Risk, Reward, and Smarter InvestingHow should investors think about risk, reward, and building a portfolio that actually matches their goals? In this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we talk with Ben Carlson about themes from his...
- 2026 / 5 / 25MtoM #276: Part-Time Millionaire as a Government DoctorWhat does long-term wealth building look like as a government physician? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk to a doctor who became a TSP millionaire while transitioning to part-time work and...
- 2026 / 5 / 21WCI #472: Financial Questions New and Established Doctors FaceIn this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we answer a range of financial questions relevant to both new and experienced physicians. Topics include handling a parent's reverse mortgage, refinancing...
- 2026 / 5 / 18MtoM #275: How a Small-Town Doctor Built a Million-Dollar PortfolioWhat does building wealth look like as a physician practicing in a smaller community? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we chat with a doctor who reached $1 million in investments and the financial...
- 2026 / 5 / 14WCI #471: What My Brain Tumor Taught Me About Life and MoneyIn this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, Dr. Josh Daily shares his experience with a brain tumor recurrence and how it reshaped his perspective on life, work, and money. We discuss the emotional...
- 2026 / 5 / 11MtoM #274: How This Doctor Became Mortgage-Free Using Geographic ArbitrageWhat role can geographic arbitrage play in your financial plan? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we discuss how one physician used geographic arbitrage to become mortgage-free and improve overall...
- 2026 / 5 / 7WCI #470: How to Maximize the Impact of Your Charitable GivingIn this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast we explore how physicians and other high-income professionals can approach charitable giving in a more intentional and effective way. We discuss reaching...
- 2026 / 5 / 4MtoM #273: A Doctor's Plan to Eliminate $800K in Student LoansWhat does it look like to manage $800,000 in student loan debt as a physician? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we discuss this doctor's plan for handling a massive student loan balance while...
- 2026 / 4 / 30WCI #469: Real Estate Investing Mistakes Doctors Should AvoidIn this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we cover practical real estate decisions that matter for physicians and other high-income professionals. We begin by comparing REITs, REIT funds, and...
- 2026 / 4 / 27MtoM #272: How to Start Strong as a New Attending PhysicianWhat helps a physician succeed in the first year as an attending? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we discuss a doctor who had a strong first year after training and the decisions that helped create...
- 2026 / 4 / 23WCI #468: Financial Mistakes High-Income Professionals Should Avoid with Amanda HarrellIn this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we discuss common financial mistakes that can quietly reduce long-term wealth for physicians and other high-income professionals. Topics include handling a...
- 2026 / 4 / 20MtoM #271: Dual Physician Couple Pays Off $527K Student Loans in One YearWhat does it take to pay off more than $500,000 in student loan debt in a single year? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we discuss a dual-physician couple who paid off $527,000 in student loans in...
- 2026 / 4 / 16WCI #467: The Truths About Index Fund Investing (According to Vanguard)In this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast we review key takeaways from a Vanguard white paper on index fund investing, focusing on what actually drives long-term results. We then cover several...
- 2026 / 4 / 13MtoM #270: PSLF Success Story: $500K+ ForgivenWhat does financial progress look like after reaching Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we discuss the transition from carrying significant student loan debt...
- 2026 / 4 / 9WCI #466: Roth Conversions for a Smarter RetirementIn this episode of the White Coat Investor Podcast, we dive into practical strategies for physicians, dentists, and high-income professionals to make the most of Roth accounts, retirement planning, and...
- 2026 / 4 / 6MtoM #269: She Thought She Was Broke After PSLF—She Wasn'tWhat happens financially after student loan forgiveness—and how should you think about your net worth? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a physician who reached a major turning point...
- 2026 / 4 / 2WCI #465: How to Make Smarter Investment Decisions (Taxes, Fees, Risk)Making smarter investment decisions isn't about finding the perfect investment—it's about understanding how taxes, fees, and risk impact your outcomes over time. In this episode of the White Coat Investor...
- 2026 / 3 / 30MtoM #268: From $50K to $150K in Residency (How It Happened)What does it actually look like to get financially set up during residency? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a PGY-4 interventional radiology resident who is already building a strong...
- 2026 / 3 / 30MtoM #268: Getting Financially Set Up During ResidencyWhat does it actually look like to get financially set up during residency? In this Milestones to Millionaire episode, we talk with a PGY-4 interventional radiology resident who is already building a strong...